We asked readers on our Wigan Today Facebook page for their favourite celebrities to come from the borough.
There was a wide range of answers, with musicians, television presenters, actors and rugby players among those named.
Here are some of the stars loved by Wiganers.
1. Favourite Wigan celebrities
Singer and The Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
2. Favourite Wigan celebrities
Actor Sir Ian McKellen Photo: Marty Melville
3. Favourite Wigan celebrities
Rugby league player Brian McTigue Photo: Submitted
4. Favourite Wigan celebrities
UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall Photo: Michelle Adamson